Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
A3A1AE
RGB
163, 161, 174
HSL
249, 7%, 66%
HSB
249, 7%, 68%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 32
LAB
67, 3, -6
LCH
67, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 293
XYZ
35, 36, 45
LUV
67, 0, -10
HWB
249, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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